Advanced Abradable Coatings Engineer

Pratt & Whitney Materials and Processes Engineering (MPE) organization in East Hartford, CT is looking for an engineer who can lead and support the development and implementation of advanced materials and coatings for gas turbine engine applications.

The candidate will become part of a highly focused team in a high tech, fast moving and challenging environment. The candidate will work at the interface of physical research and technical development of the technologies applied in the aerospace jet engines. The candidateâ&#128;&#153;s technical responsibilities will include:

Development and implementation of advanced Thermal Plasma-Spray coatings for gas turbine engine applications

Development of physics-based analytical models in application to novel materials and coatings and their behavior during manufacturing and life cycle in jet engine.

Development of technical proposals to capture internal and external research funding.

Support of production processes to meet business needs and customer requirements. Responsibilities would include root cause analysis, brainstorming solutions, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring elimination of root cause.

United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.